The Writing Process Checklist
Name: Genre:
Topic:
1. Prewriting: This is the very first step. It is in this step that you decide what you will write, who will be your audience, your purpose for writing, and what form you will choose to convey your ideas. You will be doing a lot of brainstorming at this point.
-I have used a bubble map/graphic organizer to brainstorm ______
2. Drafting: In this step students will put their ideas into written form. The main focus in this step is content … NOT grammar mechanics and spelling.
-I have completed this step. ______
3. Revising: The main concern in this step is clarifying ideas, organization, and style.
-I have completed this step. ______
4. First Official Draft: This is where you will submit your first official, teacher assisted draft for teacher revision.
Due: Today! (Monday, December 5th)
I have submitted my first official draft. ______
5. Editing: This is the step that deals with the grammar mechanics and spelling.
I have properly edited my work. ______
6. Peer Conferencing: The next step is working with a partner who will edit the piece. Peers should give each other feedback or important advice regarding content, whether the piece makes sense, etc. Students should use the peer conferencing form and attach it to their final draft.
I have completed this step and my partner has filled out the peer conferencing form for me. ______
7. Teacher-Conference: Students will discuss any revisions they would like to make based on peer conference and personal preference. Teacher will provide feedback.
I have completed this step. ______
8. Second / Final Draft: Student should make revisions and submit final copy to teacher. DUE: Monday, December 12, 2011.
I have submitted my second/final draft ______
9. Publishing: This is when you finish your piece and share it with an audience. DUE: Wednesday, December 13, 2011.
I have published my writing! ______